film fare.

saw two movies,'krazzy 4' and ' you me aur hum'.both the films were just average fare.in fact krazzy 4 was better than the other.kajol was sensatonal as usual but the story itself ,i thought was somewhat pretentious and wordy.i am still confused as to what ajay devgan wants to to convey through his film you ,me aur hum.i have read the original story 'love letters' on which ajay has based his film.the book has greater depth and the protagonist more character.but i guess we need to appreciate ajays guts.its not easy convincing an audience these days about love through wordy dialouges when the average attention span of most everyone is milli seconds.awaiting kareena's 'tashan'.hope to see many more films in the coming weeks.ciao.

tinsel talk

i find time after nearly two months to voice my thoughts.a lot has happened the past few weeks-work wise and in the home front.had two months of much needed holiday.saw many movies.liked most of them(my husband says i have become less discerning a viewer).i might have to agree with him.with time i find myself less exacting and critical.i am more accommodating than i was in the past.earlier i expected nothing but a near perfect movie( if that's possible that is),more fool me.in the bargain i lost out on countless movies.these days i am a willing acolyte of 'anything will do' club.yes i guess i am desperate.i see everything and then pass judgement(sometimes not even that--scared of cold turkey--withdrawl does have that effect).liked aja nachle,even though it was a no show at the BO.thought halla bol was trite.taare zameen par was excellent not a dry eye in the theater.looking forward to akbar jodha.lets see if the magic of dhoom two can be recreated by ash n hrithic.here's to movie magic.ciao.

tedium time.

its that time of year again-exams!a time for students to give it their best shot.i hope all my students do well.i am bothered about those who are capable but throw it all away without much thought.of late i get this feeling from my students that they don't give too much importance to academics.its the job that matters at the end of the day.i guess it does matter but academics matter too.believe you me,when least expected it comes in useful-the entire baggage-lessons,exams,marks.and don't be surprised if you were to miss it all.many students come back to say they miss the comforting routine that all these things represent.well do your best gals.ciao.

muddled mind

today had an interesting class with the final years.the topic was headline writing.when the class was first given the headline count they hardly comprehended but slowly acceptance came and they participated in it whole heartedly.there was hilarity and taunts seeing one another's blunders.a teacher always prefers a class that jells well together and humour is definitely a good bridge. i have a class with the jain college students on monday i am hoping that students out there show interest and acumen for the subject. i find a sense of lethargy in students maybe the system is getting to them.my sincere plea to them wake up capture the moment lest it passes you.catch you all later.ta da.

laugh out loud

had a small photo exhibition conducted by the second years.modest beginning indeed.long way to go.the deccan workshop is on tomorrow.professional ethics is the topic .i wonder who needs it more the students or we teachers.some of our tribe lack ethics--big time !the americans put it so beautifully.speaking of americans, the daily serial seinfeld is a real laugh riot.shows them quite capable of laughing at themselves.something that we indians really need to learn.we take ourselves and the world far too seriously.need to have a good sense of humour specially if its directed towards us.nah !i don't think i have the gumption.its a case of can dish it out but won't/can't take it .mores the pity.well, we live and learn.ta da,till next time.

time n tide

things are getting hectic at work.my procrastination has led to work being piled high.so many assignments to be corrected.test papers prepared for tomorrow.i guess i am poor at time management.how the mighty hath fallen.at home its the same story hardly any time for family.i wonder if this is the same with others too.its like a race that all of us are running.trying,but failing to reach the finishing line.i need to change before things go out of hand.god help me.i hope my students take a leaf out of my life and are able to be better at time management than i have been.ciao for now.

win win win

hi girls .all of you did well.your speeches were well recieved.i wish each one of you lots of luck and good wishes .may you all continue to succeed.i realised today what i have always known--you girls are all so capable.all you need is the push in the right direction.i hope the elections are push you girls have been waiting for.if any of you win do a sincere job of it .make your college proud.all the best.ta da.